May 18, 2018
Looking Ahead--The Weekly Calendar
Saturday,
May 19
Saturday School
Safe N Sane Community Shred, (Bring your documents and have them shred for $7.00 / box.)
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday,
May 21
Science Van Visit, Parking Lot
Ticket Sales for Senior Field Day in the morning in the cafeteria and during all lunch shifts in the cafeteria
Tuesday,
May 22
National English Honors Society to the Spy Museum in DC
THS Orchestra and Band Concert, Auditorium
9:00 AM – 1:45 PM
7:00 PM
Wednesday, May 23
Project Lead the Way Bio Med Showcase
Board of Education Meeting, Central Office
Safe N Sane Meeting, Media Center
6:00 PM
Thursday,
May 24
THS Senior’s Last Day / Final Exams
Senior Field Day, Gym,
THS Concert Choir Spring Concert, Auditorium
12:45 – 3:00 PM
Friday,
May 25
Learning For Life Class to Hershey Park,
THS Pre-School Graduation
THS Reading Buddies to Ballenger Creek Elementary School during Flex
Track and Field to State Meet at Morgan State University
THS FBLA Movie Night, Moana, Auditorium
8:15 AM – 6:15 PM
4:00 PM
May 26
11:00 AM
See the FCPS calendar. *Dates and times are subject to change .
Keeping You Informed--School News
The 2018 Yearbooks Are Here!
We have plenty of extra copies of the 2018 Senior Yearbook left to sell. However, the supply is limited. Don't wait until they're gone, get your copy of the 2018 THS Yearbook today! The cost is $90.00 payable by cash or check. Books will be sold out of room A-204 where the pre-ordered books are being distributed out of.
Please see Mr. Hartman in room A-202 anytime throughout the day to either purchase a book or pick up a pre-ordered book. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hartman directly at: richard.hartman@fcps.org or 240-236-6466
Help Ms. Stevens be the Key 103 "Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Teresa Stevens was recognized this year as one of Key 103's "The Heart of Learning" Teacher of the Week back in March. Now she is competing for the Teacher of the Year honor. The award carries with it a seven day trip to Mexico. Please help honor one of THS's best teachers by voting on your phone, laptop of home CPU here today: http://www.key103radio.com/
Senior Survey – We Need Your Information!
The Senior Survey is now live! In order to make this process easier for you, you will want to collect the following information before you start the survey:
Also, in your Naviance account, please indicate your acceptance status for each college in which you applied. This will help current Titans in understanding GPA/SAT/ACT acceptance rates. Your name will not be associated with the acceptance, waitlisted or denied.
College-Bound Seniors
To have your final transcript sent to the school that you plan to attend in the fall you must indicate what school you will attending in Naviance.
Final transcripts will not be available until the week of June 4th and will not be sent until this is completed.
Attendance
Good attendance leads to success and boosts graduation. Our school goal is 96%.
See FCPS absence procedures.
11th Grade - Class of 2019
Buy a Graduation Duck for a senior!!!
This memorable fundraiser benefits the Tuscarora Junior Class of 2019.
Counseling Office Updates
FCC Scholarship Deadlines Approaching
FCC Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: June 30
CTC Shadowing
Admission to the FCPS Career and Technology Center (CTC) requires students to shadow* a program at the center.The second round of opportunites to shadow* CTC programs is coming to a close.
Wednesday, May 30 is the last day of shadowing!
Interested 9th, 10th and 11th grade students should stop by their school's Guidance Department for a permission slip to shadow* at the CTC.
Programs available to shadow: Advanced Floral Design Agribusiness Auto Body/Collision Repair Carpentry Culinary Arts Electricity HVAC/Plumbing Environmental Landscape Design Teacher Academy of Maryland (shadowing for a waitlist spot only) Automotive Technology (shadowing for a waitlist spot only)
*Shadowing is a pre-arranged visit during the school day with FCPS transportation provided so the student and teacher can meet, and the student can experience what the program is like. More about shadowing: https://education.fcps.org/ctc/Shadowing
More: https://education.fcps.org/ctc/
Serving students with last names: A-C Danielle Moore D-I Jessica Mills J-N Carla Goto O-Sv Kay Wilson Sw-Z Elizabeth Forbes
Learn More
Senior Class News
TITAN SENIOR NEWS
Visit the THS Senior Page for up-to-date Senior Information -
http://tuscaroraseniors.wixsite.com/ths-seniors-2018
Date
May 24, 2018
THS Senior Field Day
When: Senior’s Last Day – Thursday, May 24th - during 4th block
Tickets on Sale:
Where: The gymnasium
Cost: $5
A cookout lunch will be served. There will be games, music, and prizes.
Sign up for the 2nd Annual Senior Titan Olympics outside Mr. Miles room – A143. You will participate in groups of two.
Seniors Last Day
May 25, 2018
Final Make-Up Day for Seniors
June 1, 2018
Graduation
Graduation takes place on Friday, June 1st at 2 pm. The ceremony is at the PNC Complex at Knott Arena on Mount Saint Mary’s campus in Emittsburg. Please review the senior website for important information regarding graduation day and practices leading up to graduation.
General information: http://tuscaroraseniors.wixsite.com/ths-seniors-2018/graduation
Graduation practices: http://tuscaroraseniors.wixsite.com/ths-seniors-2018/grad-practices
Tickets: http://tuscaroraseniors.wixsite.com/ths-seniors-2018/graduation-tickets
PTSA and Booster Organizations
Safe and Sane
2 weeks until Graduation! Which also means 2 weeks until Safe & Sane! Get your registrations in ASAP! No registrations will be taken at the door. The price is now $80. Forms can be found in the front office, around the school near posters, and on our page: education.fcps.org/ths/safensane
Fill it out and drop it off at the front office.
Safe & Sane Details for the night: Students are to arrive at Tuscarora (Main Side) by 7:45 pm. We will check students in, have them board the buses, and head to Adventure Park. If any student is not present by 9:30, a parent will be called and notified. Once at Adventure Park, students are not to carry backpacks. We will have a place to leave purses, backpacks, etc. that will be guarded by adults. Students are allowed to carry their phones only. They can access their purses/bags if needed. Buses will depart Adventure Park around 3:00 am and head back to Tuscarora High. *If your student if thinking of riding the Bumper Boats, please make sure they bring a dry change of clothes. The new Sky Coaster will not be available for us to use.
Signups are available for the night of Safe & Sane. We will need a lot of parents' hands at Adventure Park. Please consider signing up for 2 slots, if you are available. Link is here: Safe and Sane June 1, 2018
Time to celebrate the Class of 2018! Adventure Park's mandatory chaperone ratio is at least one adult for every ...
Need to get a bunch of stuff shred? Want to help Safe & Sane at the same time? Bring your boxes/bags to Tuscarora High School on Saturday, May 19th from 9am-12pm! For $7/box, we will shred your stuff.
Are you wondering what you can do to help?
Safe & Sane Donations needed
Safe & Sane is just around the corner. Many have asked what they can do to help. We are in need of donations. Do...
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Twitter: @THS_SNS2018
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If you have any questions, feel free to email either Ktgrubb@comcast.net or bethfoundas@yahoo.com
PTSA Membership
Not a member yet? Find out how to Join the PTSA
See names of PTSA Board and Committee Chairs and more
Media Center Updates
Frederick County Public Library Summer Reading Challenge
Sign up: https://www.fcpl.org/programs-events/summer-challenge
Chromebook Turn-In
Seniors: Chromebooks are to be returned to the media center by Tues, May 22nd!
Underclassmen– Chromebook collection will begin during 1st period on June 4th. Check with your 1st block teacher to see what day you are scheduled.
Items to be returned:
Books are due back for seniors on Tuesday May 22nd!!
Media Specialist: Carrie Palmer
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